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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.83, 384.79 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.83, 384.79 and 154.49 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.83 : 384.79 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.83/384.79 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.83x = 384.79 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.83x = 59,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,446.79/278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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